The ASB Partnership for the Tropical Forest Margins has released a
policy brief that describes efforts to reduce conflicts over who
controls forests and forest margins.The brief, titled
"Stewardship Agreements to Reduce Emissions from Deforestation and
Degradation (REDD) in Indonesia," outlines the Hutan Desa regulation,
which...

New analysis from Indonesia suggests that one-third of greenhouse gas
emissions from deforestation originate from areas not officially
defined as ‘forest’. The research, summarized by the ASB Partnership
for the Tropical Forest Margins in a new policy brief......

Most deforestation and forest degradation is driven by forces outside
forests, so capturing emissions and managing carbon stocks from land
uses that involve the whole landscape, not just forests, must be
included for the successful implementation of REDD+, according to World
Agroforestry Centre (ICRAF).